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Internet providers in Effingham, IL

1. Frontier
60% available in Effingham
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

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2. Hughesnet
99% available in Effingham
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(282)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

3. Viasat
97% available in Effingham
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
4. Rise Broadband
99% available in Effingham
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
5. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
74% available in Effingham
Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Link not provided

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

6. Wabash Communications
24% available in Effingham
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
7. Royell Communications, Inc.
50% available in Effingham
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
8. Consolidated Communications
94% available in Effingham
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
40Mbps
9. King Street Wireless
99% available in Effingham
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
10. Rural Comm
100% available in Effingham
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
1. Frontier
99% available in Effingham
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card.

2. Hughesnet
99% available in Effingham
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(282)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

3. Viasat
97% available in Effingham
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
4. Rise Broadband
99% available in Effingham
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
5. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
74% available in Effingham
Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Link not provided

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

6. Ooma
50% available in Effingham
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
7. Wabash Communications
24% available in Effingham
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
8. Royell Communications, Inc.
50% available in Effingham
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
9. Consolidated Communications
94% available in Effingham
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
40Mbps
10. Rural Comm
100% available in Effingham
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Effingham
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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2. Visible
Available in Effingham
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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3. AT&T Wireless
99% available in Effingham
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. Verizon Wireless
99% available in Effingham
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

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  • Downloading files quickly
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Internet in Effingham

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Effingham area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$79.49/mo

Average speed
152.4 Mbps

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Effingham Residential Internet Coverage

Found in the southcentral region of Illinois, Effingham is a growing city with historic buildings, a thriving economy, and a strong school system. Over 12,000 people call Effingham home, making it the largest community in this micropolitan area. Keep your home or business connected with high speed Internet options in Effingham.

Thinking about whether or not DSL is the right choice for your home or business? If so, there are multiple companies to consider during your search. Frontier has a healthy variety of download speed options for consumers, and the network reaches several parts of the city. The other main option for DSL service in Effingham is Consolidated Communications. This local company offers widespread coverage in the Effingham area.

Mediacom is currently one of the largest cable providers in Effingham. Mediacom offers an impressive range of connection speeds, so it's a reliable choice for those who need lots of bandwidth, large households, and companies.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Effingham

Average download speed
152.44 Mbps

Average upload speed
48.05 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
19.85 ms

Average jitter
24.38 ms

 

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Learn more about Rise Broadband

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Learn more about Wabash Communications

Learn more about Royell Communications, Inc.

Learn more about Consolidated Communications

Learn more about King Street Wireless

Learn more about Rural Comm

What is the best internet provider in Effingham?

  • Frontier - No-contract plans available
  • Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
  • Viasat - Widely available
  • Xtream Powered by Mediacom - Good for multiple users

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Summary of Effingham internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5
Xtream Powered by Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5
Wabash Communications Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Wabash Communications
Royell Communications, Inc. Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Royell Communications, Inc.
Consolidated Communications DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline 40 Mbps 2.5/5 View Plans for Consolidated Communications
King Street Wireless Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A View Plans for King Street Wireless
Rural Comm Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps N/A View Plans for Rural Comm

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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